Bowl Turning for Beginners

Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00

Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N Main St Adrian, MI, 49221 United States (map)

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Bowl Turning for Beginners

1 Day: Saturday, July 26th, 2025, 9AM-4PM

Tuition: $225

Ages: 16 & Up

Instructor: Matt Harber

Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Program Description:

Explore the world of woodturning through turning a simple bowl. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning, tool use, rounding a rough wood blank, and bowl turning in a fun and informative one day class. Project to be completed includes a basic wood bowl, with some exploration of form and the addition of simple embellishments.

Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue woodturning at home.

Learning Objectives:

Learn all about a woodturning lathe and what to look for when purchasing
Learn about the different tools and accessories; what you need and what you don’t
Learn how to sharpen woodturning tools
Learn to properly create an effective tenon for holding your work.Learn how to create beads, coves, rounds, and more
Learn how to safely, efficiently, and effectively use various gouges, skew, scraper, and carbide tools
Learn how to apply different techniques to create projects. This includes shaping the exterior and interior of your bowl.
Learn to properly sand and finish your creations
Students will create and finish a bowl while demonstrating an understanding of safe and efficient lathe practices

Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days

Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221